IK Start facts for kids
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| Full name | Idrettsklubben Start | ||
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| Founded | 19 September 1905 | ||
| Ground | Sparebanken Norge Arena Kristiansand Kristiansand |
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| Capacity | 14,563 | ||
| Head coach | Azar Karadas | ||
| League | Norwegian First Division | ||
| 2024 | First Division, 12th of 16 | ||
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Idrettsklubben Start, or simply IK Start, is a Norwegian football club. They are from the city of Kristiansand. The team currently plays in the Norwegian First Division. This is the second-highest league in the Norwegian football league system.
IK Start was founded on September 19, 1905. Their current head coach is Azar Karadas. At home, the team wears yellow jerseys, black shorts, and black socks. For away games, they wear black jerseys, yellow shorts, and yellow socks.
The team plays its home matches at Sør Arena. This stadium opened in 2007. Before that, IK Start played their games at Kristiansand Stadion. The club used to have an official fan club called "Tigerberget." However, the club's board decided to stop having an official fan club in 2017.
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Club History and Achievements
IK Start has a rich history in Norwegian football. They won the Norwegian championship twice. These victories happened in 1978 and 1980.
European Competitions
The club has also played in European tournaments. They were in the European Cup in 1979 and 1981. They also qualified for the UEFA Champions League in 2006–07.
In 2006, Start played in the UEFA Cup. They beat teams from the Faroe Islands and Ireland. They even won a penalty shootout against Drogheda United. In the first round, they played against Ajax from the Netherlands. Ajax was too strong and knocked them out of the competition.
Ups and Downs
The years after 1995 were a bit tough for the club. But new investments brought hope for the future. In 2004, they won the Norwegian 1. divisjon. This win promoted them back to the top league, the Eliteserien.
In 2005, they had a fantastic season. They finished second in the Tippeligaen, right behind Vålerenga. This great performance earned them a spot in the UEFA Cup for 2006.
However, 2007 was a difficult year. The team struggled to work together. There were also problems with the management. This led to them finishing 13th and being moved down to the 1. divisjon. In 2008, the club faced money problems. The local government helped save them from going bankrupt. Financial difficulties have been a challenge for Start. This is partly due to the financial crisis and other Norwegian football teams spending too much. Start has worked to save money. For example, they changed the playing surface at Sør Arena. They hope these savings will help the club stay strong.
Recent Seasons
Before the 2009 season, Knut Tørum became the head coach. For the next two seasons, Start was in the lower half of the Tippeligaen. But they did have some impressive wins. In 2009, they were the only team to beat Rosenborg at their home ground, Lerkendal. This win delayed Rosenborg's championship celebration.
On June 22, 2011, Start had 13 points from 12 matches. Tørum decided to resign just hours before a cup match against Strømsgodset. Start won that match without him. Mons Ivar Mjelde took over as head coach. But he could not save Start from being moved down a league. Start started the 2012 1. divisjon very well. They led the division and won important games. They earned promotion back to the top league at the end of that season.
On July 4, 2015, Start defeated Stabæk 4–1. From July 12, 2015, to September 18, 2016, Start went 39 games in a row without a win in the Tippeligaen. This is the longest streak without a win in any top football league in Europe.
Club Badge
Since the club started in 1905, their badge was a blue and white flag. In November 2017, they changed it to a more modern, all-black design. This new badge was used for four years. Then, in March 2022, Start decided to go back to their classic blue and white badge.
Club Honours
IK Start has won several titles and achieved high rankings:
- Eliteserien (Top League):
- Winners (2): 1978, 1980
- Runners-up (2nd place) (1): 2005
- Third place (7): 1973, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1991, 1992
- Norwegian Cup:
- Semi-finalist (7): 1975, 1978, 1988, 2000, 2006, 2011, 2018
- 1. divisjon (Second League):
- Winners (4): 1968, 1972, 2004, 2012
- Promoted to higher league (6): 1958–59, 1988, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2017
Current Team and Staff
Here are the players and coaches for IK Start.
Current Squad
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Players on Loan
Some players from IK Start are currently playing for other teams on loan:
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Coaching Staff
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Azar Karadas |
| Assistant coach |  Jóhannes Harðarson |
| Goalkeeping coach | Alexander Aaser |
| Fitness coach |  Jamie Steel |
| Physiotherapist | Pål Erik Pedersen |
| Sports coordinator | Øyvind Evjen |
European Matches Record
IK Start has played in several European club competitions. Here is a summary of their results:
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home Score | Away Score | Agg. |
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| 1974–75 | UEFA Cup | First round |  Djurgården |
1–2 | 0–5 | 1–7 |
| 1976–77 | UEFA Cup | First round |  Wacker Innsbruck |
0–5 | 1–2 | 1–7 |
| 1977–78 | UEFA Cup | First round | Fram |
6–0 | 2–0 | 8–0 |
| Second round |  Eintracht Braunschweig |
1–0 | 0–4 | 1–4 | ||
| 1978–79 | UEFA Cup | First round |  Esbjerg |
0–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 |
| 1979–80 | European Cup | First round |  Strasbourg |
1–2 | 0–4 | 1–6 |
| 1981–82 | European Cup | First round |  AZ |
1–3 | 0–1 | 1–4 |
| 2006–07 | UEFA Cup | First qualifying round |  Skála |
3–0 | 1–0 | 4–0 |
| Second qualifying round |  Drogheda United |
1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 (11–10 (p)) | ||
| First round | Ajax |
2–5 | 0–4 | 2–9 |
See also
In Spanish: IK Start Kristiansand para niños
